TRADESMEN'S TOOLKIT:
HOW TO GET LOCAL CLIENTS WITHOUT PAYING FOR ADS
A 4 WEEK SELF-PACED COURSE for Long Island Business Owners Who Want More Calls, Jobs and Local Recognition — Without Spending a Dime
STOP WASTING MONEY ON MARKETING.
BUILD TRUST, VISIBILTY & STEADY INCOME USING TOOLS YOU ALREADY HAVE
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TURN YOUR REPUTATION INTO RESULTS
Learn how to make your craftsmanship and customer reviews do the selling for you.
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SHOW UP WHERE HOMEOWNERS ARE LOOKING
Simple steps to get noticed on Google, Facebook, and in your local community — for free.
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KEEP YOUR SCHEUDLE FULL YEAR-ROUND
Proven methods to stay top-of-mind so you never run out of work, even in slower seasons.
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MAKE MARKETING EASY (AND REPEATABLE)
Follow clear checklists and templates that you or your assistant can manage in minutes a week.
YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO:
TURN YOUR REPUTATION INTO RELIABLE LEADS
Turn word-of-mouth into a steady flow of local customers by using your reviews, photos and job stories the right way— no paid ads. no boosted posts, no gimmicks.
SHOW UP WHERE HOMEOWNERS ARE LOOKING
Discover how to make your business easy to find (and trust) on Google, Facebook, and local neighborhood groups—so when someone needs your trade, you’re the one they call first.
BUILD A LOCAL BRAND THAT BRINGS PREMIUM JOBS
Create a professional online presence that attracts higher-paying clients who see your value, respect your craftsmanship, and choose you over the cheapest quote in town.
WEEK 1 | BUILD A BRAND PEOPLE REMEMBER
Your Reputation is Your Real Marketing Budget
KEY LESSONS:
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What Makes You Stand Out: How homeowners actually decide who to hire (it's not just price)
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The Power of First Impressions: How your logo, photos and tone tell your story before you ever meet a client
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Consistency = Trust: Why your truck, website, social media and reviews all need the same message
Simple Fix: One small branding upgrade that can instantly make you look more professional online
TOOLS & TAKEAWAYS:
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Brand Identity Checklist for Tradesmen
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"Before & After" Visual Audit Template
Storyseller Local Branding Framework
WEEK 2 | GET FOUND WHERE LOCAL CLIENTS SEARCH
Dominate Local Search Without Paying for Clicks
KEY LESSONS:
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Google Business Profile Mastery: How to set it up, optimize it and use updates like a mini-website
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Local SEO Basics: Keywords, reviews and photos that make you show up on maps
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Nextdoor & Neighborhood Pages: How to post (and not get flagged) for local awareness
Local Directories That Actually Matter: Where to list your business for free (and how to track the impact).
TOOLS & TAKEAWAYS:
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Local SEO Setup Guide
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Weekly Posting Checklist (Google, Facebook, Nextdoor)
- Review Request Script for Text & Email
WEEK 3 | TURN SOCIAL MEDIA INTO LOCAL LEADS
Build a Simple Social Presence That Converts Without Ads
KEY LESSONS:
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Choosing the Right Platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and Nextdoor — what to post and where.
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Post Like a Neighbor, Not an Ad: Share stories, show progress, and spotlight customers.
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Show Your Face & Your Work: Why photos of your team and finished jobs outperform generic stock images.
- Community Engagement: Commenting, tagging, and responding to DMs to turn views into inquiries.
TOOLS & TAKEAWAYS:
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30-Day Local Content Calendar
Tradesman Photo & Caption Ideas Guide
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Engagement Tracker Template
WEEK 4 | TURN REVIEWS, REFERRALS & FOLLOW-UPS INTO REPEAT WORK
Leverage Relationships to Build Ongoing Business
KEY LESSONS:
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The Review Ripple Effect: How one great Google review can bring 10 new calls.
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The Power of Referrals: How to build a simple “Neighbor-Tells-Neighbor” system.
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Stay in Touch: How to follow up after a job to keep clients calling you back.
- Offline Meets Online: Turn yard signs, business cards, and QR codes into digital leads.
TOOLS & TAKEAWAYS:
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Review Request Swipe File (Text, Email & Card)
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Referral Reward Ideas for Tradesmen
Client Follow-Up Message Templates
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR, SHEA.
Shea Kane is a Long Island-based marketing strategist and founder of Storyseller, a creative agency dedicated to helping tradesmen, contractors, and home service professionals turn their hard-earned reputation into real results. With over 20 years of experience in marketing and branding, Shea has worked with business owners across the country—but her passion lies in helping local tradespeople build the kind of visibility, trust, and recognition that keep the phones ringing.
Shea understands that most tradesmen don’t have time (or patience) for complicated marketing systems or wasted ad budgets. That’s why she created this course—to show you how to get more local clients without spending a dime on advertising. Through clear, practical steps, she teaches how to strengthen your brand, improve your online presence, and use reputation-driven strategies that attract homeowners who value quality work.
When she’s not helping businesses grow, Shea can be found designing creative campaigns from her home office on Long Island, spending time with her family, or cheering on local trades who are building legacies of their own. Her mission is simple: to make sure your name stands out for the right reasons—and that your community knows exactly who to call when they need the job done right.
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"This training was packed full of info. I walked away feeling like I could use these steps today without feeling confused or overwhelmed."
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